Scada Engineer

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead the development of monitoring and control systems for utility scale renewable energy projects including but not limited to; Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems and Wind.
• Program and commission PLC controllers, SCADA servers, data historians, and HMI systems.
• Work within a team environment to define and implement product design standards and best practices that align with company goals and objectives.
• Work within a team environment to develop system requirements and detailed proposals to respond to client RFP’s.
• Provide team oversight in the development of device points lists, IP address lists, Logic Diagrams, HMI mockups & assets, commissioning test plans and completion checklists, utilizing company defined documentation and standards.
• Review project closeout documentation including; commissioning documents, as-built drawings, operator manuals and training material to verify all contractual deliverables have been met.
• Provide expert level technical support for diverse SCADA equipment configurations.
• Develop and maintain a centralized knowledge base, publish SCADA technical-support bulletins.
• Coordinate with customers and field technicians for on-site commissioning and installation support.
• Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams where necessary to support platform development and data integration.
• Provide project status reports to SOLV Technology group project management team, support risk mitigation measures as needed to maintain project goals and objectives.
• Promote and adhere to a culture of NERC compliance and governance with respect to programming and commissioning standards, documentation, reporting, knowledge transfer and training.
• Support the SOLV Operation center as necessary for project integrations and handoffs.
• Promote continuous training and career development within the broader team.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• Maintaining design, programming, documentation and commissioning standards
• Maintain resiliency and continuity within our system independent of key knowledge holders
• Adherence to Company policies and procedures
• Successful execution of project scope, schedule, and budget
• Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices
• Customer/client satisfaction and retention
• Improved personal professional growth and education
• Employee satisfaction and retention
• Staff development and training
• Positive project team attitude
• Promote a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Effective utilization of project management, scheduling, and task management tools

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• College degree (electrical, mechanical or controls engineering) or an equivalent technical discipline is preferred. Relevant work experience in direct industry can offset degree requirements.
• Minimum of 5+ years of SCADA engineering experience (experience working within renewable energy including; industrial or utility scale PV solar, BESS or Wind desired).
• Proficient with programming languages including but not limited to; C, C++, Java, Python, Structured Text (IEC61131-3).
• Mastery with Inductive Automation’s Ignition SCADA platform and/or Kepware KEPServerEX.
• Mastery of setting up servers, relational databases, and SCADA applications.
• Mastery working with industry recognized PLC equipment including but not limited to Schweitzer Engineering RTAC Platform, Allen Bradley Control / CompactLogix platform, GE / Emerson RX3i, or similar “named variable” PLC environments.
• Strong knowledge of design, installation and commissioning of SCADA networks using; Fiber Optics, Serial RS-232 / RS-485, and Ethernet TCP/IP.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation protocols including but not limited to; Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA and DA.
• Proficiency in reading and developing diagrams and schematics including but not limited to, power system, networking and control, electrical, mechanical and civil layouts.
• In-depth understanding of power plant operating procedures and control system interaction with governing bodies such as: Regional Compliance Entities, Independent System Operators, Transmission Operators, and Generator Operators.
• Ability to work with sub-contractors and field personnel.
• Proficiency with various project management, scheduling, and task management tools.
• Excellent Communication Skills.